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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French supernel, from [[Latin]] supernus, from super over, above
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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French supernel, from [[Latin]] supernus, from super over, above
*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]
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*Date: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]
 
==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
*1 a : being or coming from on high  
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*1 a : [[being]] or coming from on high  
 
:b : [[heaven]]ly, ethereal <supernal melodies>  
 
:b : [[heaven]]ly, ethereal <supernal melodies>  
:c : superlatively good <supernal trumpet playing>
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:c : superlatively [[good]] <supernal trumpet playing>
 
*2 : located in or belonging to the sky
 
*2 : located in or belonging to the sky
 
*3. High in rank or [[dignity]], elevated, exalted.
 
*3. High in rank or [[dignity]], elevated, exalted.

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Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French supernel, from Latin supernus, from super over, above

Definitions

  • 1 a : being or coming from on high
b : heavenly, ethereal <supernal melodies>
c : superlatively good <supernal trumpet playing>
  • 2 : located in or belonging to the sky
  • 3. High in rank or dignity, elevated, exalted.
Hence (nonce-wds.) supernalist, one who believes in the existence of supernal beings (in quot. attrib. or as adj.); supernality, the quality of being supernal.